HESQ Assistant

Yara International ASA; Belle Plaine; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fertilizer company located in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan is seeking a HESQ Assistant to support various responsibilities, including safety program administration and data analysis. Candidates must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and demonstrate excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a bonus program. Successful applicants will work in a collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality assurance.

Benefits

Bonus Program

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension & Savings Plans

Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative skills through education or work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in OH&S is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer the site-wide safety program.
• Compile safety statistics and prepare monthly reports.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain action lists.
• Complete safety inspections and assessments.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Business Diploma or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world’s key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara’s dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

The HESQ Assistant is accountable for reporting, basic data analysis, information storage, document control and coordinating activities for the HESQ department as well as administrative duties for the Yara Belle Plaine plant site.

• Responsible for the administration of site wide safety program
• Compile safety statistics, monitor site activities, create month end reports, prepare Power Point presentations, maintain the site Safety Manual and report on site KPIs
• Administer monthly procedure review process, procedure updates, organize technical/vendor documents, upload documents to SharePoint, update to current standards
• Steward the completion status of safety system/safety related action items and incidents/cases
• Greet and direct all visitors, handle incoming calls and inquiries
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, maintain action lists
• Coordinate HESQ related events (i.e. Safety Days, mental health rooms)
• Schedule, coordinate and track training that falls within the scope of HESQ as required
• Deliver informal training to new employees on various site administrative systems
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Perform duties within various computer applications (i.e. Sharepoint, Synergi)
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Complete Safety Inspections and WOC’s on the plant site

Profile

• Strong computer skills within the Microsoft Office suite of tools are required
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Good initiative, attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Professional manner and skill in handling confidential matters.
• Be able to provide a quick response or provide a solution to an emergent situation or dilemma.

Education & Experience

• Business Diploma, Office Education Diploma or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated administrative skills through education or work experience.
• Proficient on computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Share-Point, Office 365, SAP).
• Sharepoint experience is an asset
• OH&S experience is an asset.

Be Part of Our Team – Why Work for Us – What We Offer

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

• Bonus Program
• Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Optional Vacation Enhancement
• Paid Lunch Break
• Pension & Savings Plans
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan

Apply no later than

December 23, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.